Internship: Front-End Developer (Shopify Focus) - Jobs in Vancouver, British Columbia

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Company Overview – Pearl WestPearl West is a leading eCommerce investment and operating group that acquires, optimizes, and scales premium Shopify brands. We create high-performance shopping experiences that drive conversion and customer engagement across multiple verticals.At Pearl West, we go far beyond basic Shopify theme tweaks. We build fully customized storefronts optimized for UX, speed, and scalability. We’re looking for a Front-End Developer Intern (Shopify Focus) who is passionate about crafting stunning, responsive, and conversion-driven Shopify interfaces—and who’s excited to grow their skills alongside seasoned developers and designers.Location: Onsite – Applicants must be located within the Vancouver areaType: Internship – Open to students who are graduating or have recently graduatedRole OverviewAs a Front-End Developer Intern, you will support our design and development teams in building and optimizing custom Shopify themes. You’ll learn how to implement responsive layouts, animations, A/B-tested UX enhancements, and performance improvements—all within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.This is an onsite internship. You’ll work side-by-side with our full-time developers and UI/UX designers, contributing to live eCommerce storefronts and learning best practices in front-end development for Shopify.Key Learning Objectivesamp; Responsibilities• Support Shopify Theme Development• Learn UI/UX Enhancement Techniques• Gain Experience in A/B Testing• Support Performance Optimization• Collaborate Cross-Functionally• Troubleshoot UI BugsIdeal Candidate ProfileBasic Requirements:• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a program in Web Development, Computer Science, or a related field• Strong foundational knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript• Passion for UI/UX design and front-end engineering• Eagerness to learn Shopify’s templating language (Liquid)• Familiarity with version control tools like Git• Portfolio or code samples demonstrating front-end workBonus Qualifications:• Experience with animations (e.g., GSAP, CSS keyframes, ScrollMagic)• Exposure to JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue.js, or Alpine.js)• Interest in eCommerce or conversion rate optimization• Basic understanding of SEO or accessibility best practicesPortfolio (Optional but Encouraged)✅ If you have a portfolio or GitHub link, please include it with your application✅ You may share a project that demonstrates your front-end contributions✅ Bonus if you include a case study with:• Project goals (e.g., performance, conversion, redesign)• Your specific contributions (e.g., custom coding, animations, layout optimization)• Any measurable impact (e.g., speed, UX, engagement)Success Benchmarks (30-60-90 Days)First 30 Days✅ Complete onboarding and review our current Shopify themes and UI components✅ Propose and implement a small UI/UX improvementBy 60 Days✅ Develop a custom landing page or interactive component✅ Contribute to performance or animation enhancementsBy 90 Days✅ Launch a front-end improvement with measurable conversion/UX impact✅ Participate in an A/B test implementation✅ Present a final project demonstrating growth and learningsCompensationamp; Benefits• Stipend: Competitive and based on experience• Location: Onsite• Perks: Mentorship, skill development, exposure to high-conversion Shopify brands, potential for full-time offerApply If You…✅ Want hands-on experience building eCommerce storefronts✅ Are excited by pixel-perfect design and frontend performance✅ Can work onsite and collaborate directly with a cross-functional team✅ Are looking to build a career in Shopify development or UI/UX engineeringApplication Process

1. Submit your resume and cover letter
2. Complete an online assessment (a link will be sent after your resume is received)
3. Initial interview with the HR team
4. Final interview with the department manager